Train enthusiasts, history lovers and civic leaders joined Saturday, July 21, to celebrate a milestone at the Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino – the centennial of what was once the largest station west of the Mississippi.

Local dignataries gather for the unveiling of the centennial monument at the historic Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino, which played a pivotal role in the development of the Inland Empire, marks its 100th anniversary with a free public celebration and centennial monument celebration, on Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Frank Perez/Correspondent)

The historic Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino, which played a pivotal role in the development of the Inland Empire, marks its 100th anniversary with a free public celebration and centennial monument celebration, on Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Frank Perez/Correspondent)

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The historic Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino celebrates its 100th anniversary on Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Photo by Frank Perez/For The Sun)

Former Mayor of San Bernardino Pat Morris, acts as mc at the historic Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino, which played a pivotal role in the development of the Inland Empire, as it marks its 100th anniversary with a free public celebration and centennial monument celebration, on Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Frank Perez/Correspondent)

The historic Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino, which played a pivotal role in the development of the Inland Empire, marks its 100th anniversary with a free public celebration and centennial monument celebration, on Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Frank Perez/Correspondent)

The historic Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino, which played a pivotal role in the development of the Inland Empire, marks its 100th anniversary with a free public celebration and centennial monument celebration, on Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Frank Perez/Correspondent)

The historic Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino, which played a pivotal role in the development of the Inland Empire, marks its 100th anniversary with a free public celebration and centennial monument celebration, on Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Frank Perez/Correspondent)

The historic Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino, which played a pivotal role in the development of the Inland Empire, marks its 100th anniversary with a free public celebration and centennial monument celebration, on Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Frank Perez/Correspondent)

The historic Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino, which played a pivotal role in the development of the Inland Empire, marks its 100th anniversary with a free public celebration and centennial monument celebration, on Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Frank Perez/Correspondent)

Centennial monument to be placed at the base of the flag pole. The historic Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino, which played a pivotal role in the development of the Inland Empire, marks its 100th anniversary with a free public celebration and centennial monument celebration, on Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Frank Perez/Correspondent)

The historic Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino, which played a pivotal role in the development of the Inland Empire, marks its 100th anniversary with a free public celebration and centennial monument celebration, on Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Frank Perez/Correspondent)

The historic Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino, which played a pivotal role in the development of the Inland Empire, marks its 100th anniversary with a free public celebration and centennial monument celebration, on Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Frank Perez/Correspondent)

The depot, which opened July 15, 1918, and played a pivotal role in the development of the Inland Empire, marked its 100th anniversary with a free public celebration Saturday. The depot at 1170 W. Third St. is part of the San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum.

On Saturday, officials dedicated a centennial monument and the museum hosted an array of activities, including displays of antique rail cars, a circus train and railroad memorabilia, a classic car show and more.

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